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- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$3,600 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $2,950–$4,450
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitAugust 5, 2026CDSS inspection record
Isherwood Care III is a small care home in Fremont — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 6 residents since 2007. Dementia care and bedridden care are not on file.
Built from CDSS public records · September 13, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.
Quick answers and the state record
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Isherwood Care III
Is Isherwood Care III licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Isherwood Care III licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Isherwood Care III been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2007, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 8 state visits over the same years.
Is Isherwood Care III still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Isherwood Care III cost?
$3,600 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $2,950–$4,450. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Among 6 other homes of a similar licensed size in Fremont that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $2,500 to $4,000 a month, and the middle figure is $3,000 (n = 6 other homes publishing a starting rate).
Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.
A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.
The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.
A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.
Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
Does Isherwood Care III take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
Who holds the license?
The license is held by Cayabyab, Lauro & Zoraida, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Washington Hospital is 0.4 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Isherwood Care III keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Isherwood Care III license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “ISHERWOOD CARE III”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #15601315. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed to Cayabyab, Lauro & Zoraida, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2007, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 8 state inspection visits since 2007, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2007, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 8 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2007, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is August 5, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
Can they support the care needed?
California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.
- Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
- Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 2 residents
- BedriddenNot on file · ask the home
State licensing record · September 13, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.
Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. ALL MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. LICENSE SUBJECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF HOSPICE WAIVER FOR TWO(2) RESIDENTS ONLY.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — care may continue at the end of life
Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”
State licensing record · September 13, 2026
4 more questions to ask the home
- Two-person transfers or a lift
Not on file
Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”
- Someone awake overnight
Not on file
Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”
- Medicines
Not on file
Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”
- If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation not on file
Ask: “If memory loss develops, what would change — and when would a move be needed?”
Care & day-to-day support
These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.
Diabetes care
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
What it costs here
Covelight estimate
$3,600a month to start
Likely $2,950–$4,450
From 8 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$3,600a month
Likely $2,950–$4,650
With a shared room and basic help.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.
See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$3,600likely $2,950–$4,450
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $2,950–$4,650
- $3,600
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,450–$7,900
- $5,600
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
- Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
- SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
- VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
- Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
- The care level
Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.
- What is billed separately
Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.
- Move-in costs
A one-time community fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.
- Increases
California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.
- What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
- What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
- What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
- Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
8 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,400–$5,000.
- Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
- Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
- Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
- Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
- We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
- It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Show the 8 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Brookdale North FremontFremont · 0.6 mi · Mid-size home$5,735Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Footprint Care HomeFremont · 2.0 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- La Concepcion Residential Care HomeFremont · 2.5 mi · Small home$2,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Beloved Home RetreatFremont · 2.5 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Ageway Boarding Care #3Union City · 3.2 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Lucky Garden Care HomeFremont · 3.3 mi · Small home$2,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Common DestinyFremont · 3.3 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Mt. Zion Home for the ElderlyUnion City · 4.2 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 1445 Skelton Avenue, Fremont, CA 94536Address from the public record · September 13, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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The state record
California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.
Since 2021, the state has filed 8 documents for this home, and its records count 8 visits since 2007. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated August 5, 2026.
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 8
- Most recent visit
- August 5, 2026
Beside homes the same size
- Type A citations0typical 0
- Type B citations0typical 0
- Substantiated allegations0typical 0
- Total complaints0typical 0
“Typical” is the statewide median across the 6,808 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations. Counts cover this licence since 2007.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 5 of 8 documents
Aug 5, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 08/05/2026 at 8:40 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) P. Manalo arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Lauro Cayabyab and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator certificate is current. LPA toured facility inside and out including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 6 total bedrooms which 4 bedrooms are occupied by the residents and 1 bedroom is occupied by staff. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 74 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 111.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of nonperishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 05/28/2026. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 05/30/26. At 8:55 AM, LPA reviewed 2 staff records and 2 of 2 have current first aid training and are associated to the facility. At 9:06 AM, LPA reviewed 4 residents records. At 11:00 AM, LPA reviewed a sample of resident’s medications. Continue to LIC809-C... Continue from LIC809.... Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCLD by 08/12/2026 LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan Infection Control Plan THE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCY WAS OBSERVED DURING VISIT: At 10:04 AM, LPA observed two knives in one of the kitchen drawers and S1's medication in the other kitchen drawer unlocked and accessible to residents in care. The Facility was cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and/or Health and Safety Code Failure to correct deficiency by POC date may result in additional Civil Penalties. Exit interview conducted with Administrator. Appeal Rights and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 5, 2026
The state marks this report as 5 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 4. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Aug 12, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Other
On 08/12/2025 at 1:10 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) P.Manalo arrived unannounced to conduct a case management visit. LPA met with Direct Care Staff, Carmelita Bontilao, and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator, Lauro Cayabyab, arrived shortly after. The facility sent an updated Physician's Report dated 07/16/2025 for Resident 1 (R1) on 08/06/2025 which indicated that R1 was bedridden. Record review and staff interview revealed that R1 was admitted to hospice on 11/07/2024. No deficiencies cited. Exit interview was conducted with the Administrator and a copy of this report were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 12, 2025
Jul 8, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 07/08/2025 at 9:05 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) P. Manalo arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Lauro Cayabyab, and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator certificate is current and expires on 11/28/2025. LPA toured facility inside and out including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 6 total bedrooms which 5 bedrooms are occupied by the residents and 1 bedroom is occupied by staff. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 72 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 08/20/2024. At 9:48 AM, LPA reviewed 5 residents records. At 10:15 AM, LPA reviewed 3 staff records and 3 of 3 have current first aid training and associated to the facility. At 11:45 AM, LPA reviewed two samples of residents’ medications. Continue to LIC809-C... Continue from LIC809... THE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCIES WERE OBSERVED DURING VISIT: At 9:35 AM, LPA observed the hot water temperature measured at 136.2 degrees F. At 9:19 AM, LPA observed cleaning chemicals unlocked in the laundry room and Lysol wipes in bedroom #5. At 9:23 AM, LPA observed unlocked medication in the kitchen fridge, prescribed medications in residents' room, TUMS, and etc. At 10:35 AM, LPA observed a resident occupying the designated staff room. At 10:36 AM, record review showed that all the residents' files were incomplete. At 10:55 AM, record review showed that the facility does not have documentation of emergency drills being conducted. At 12:08 PM, LPA observed R1, R2, and R4 with half bed rail with no doctor's order. At 12:10 PM, record review revealed that there are no doctor's order for residents' medications. The Facility was cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and/or Health and Safety Code Failure to correct deficiencies by POC date may result in additional Civil Penalties. Exit interview conducted with Administrator. Appeal Rights and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 8, 2025
The state marks this report as 15 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 7. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Aug 19, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 08/19/2024 at 11:20 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) P. Manalo and Jill Clancy-Czuleger arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Larry Cayabyab and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator certificate is current (#700256740). LPA toured facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 5 total bedrooms which 5 bedrooms are occupied by the residents. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 75 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 114.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of nonperishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medication and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 08/16/2023. At 12:10 P.M, LPA reviewed 5 residents records. At 11:45 A.M, LPA reviewed 3 staff records and 3 of 3 have current first aid training and associated to the facility. The following deficiencies were observed: Nail polish remover was found in common area. The Facility was cited, and citations can be found on the LIC 809-D. Exit interview conducted. Appeal Rights and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 19, 2024
Aug 19, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Other
While at the facility for the annual inspection on 08/19/2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) P. Manalo and J. Clancy-Czuleger requested updated copies of the following documents: LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 309 Administrative Organization LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan Liability Insurance Current Administrator’s Certificate Administrator Larry Cayabyab agrees to submit the documents to CCLD by // Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 19, 2024
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Life here
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Rooms & the spaces they will use
Room typesPrivate · Semi-Private
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Visiting & staying involved
Transportation costs extraReported no
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Before you call
Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.
- What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
- Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
- Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
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